CeeDee Lamb's Home Burglarized While Cowboys Star Was at Training Camp
CeeDee Lamb's home in Fairview, Texas, was burglarized while he was with the Dallas Cowboys at training camp in Oxnard, California, according to police.
The break-in happened while Lamb was on the other side of the country. Fairview police are investigating. Local station WFAA reported that "high-end personal items" were taken, and the Dallas Morning News said luxury bags were among the stolen property. No arrests have been announced.
This is not a random crime. The schedule is the weapon. Every NFL team's whereabouts are public knowledge, and training camp means players are gone for weeks. Lamb's absence from his home wasn't a secret. It was on the Cowboys' calendar.
The NFL has a growing problem on its hands. In recent seasons, pro athletes have been targeted by crews that track players' travel and hit their homes during road trips. The Diario AS headline this week asked whether Lamb's burglary connects to that wave. It should.
Cowboys camp in Oxnard has been a team tradition for years, but the routine creates a predictable window. Players leave, houses sit empty, and burglars know exactly when to move. Teams hire security for facilities, yet the front door of a player's home stays unprotected.
Lamb will deal with the overpriced watches and bags. The bigger issue is that the league has not solved this. A star's absence remains a criminal's opportunity, and until teams treat off-site home security as part of the job, the burglaries will keep coming.
The next camp needs a better lock.